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Information to support the
introduction of ‘A Journey in Love’
“In the name of God,
respect, protect, love
and serve life,
every human life”
John Paul II in the Gospel of Life
Sex and Relationship Education
What the law says…
Governing Bodies and Headteachers must decide whether SRE, apart from that taught
as part of the Science Curriculum, should be included in the school’s curriculum
What it should consist of
And how should it be organised
A written record of decisions should be kept
Parents should be consulted about programmes
Governors must have a written statement of whatever policy they adopt
The SRE programme is to be embedded in Personal, Social, Heath and Economic
(PSHE) education
Pupils are actively encouraged to develop loving and caring relationships
Parents have a right to withdraw their children from all or part of SRE
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship, as
well as Sex and Relationship Education(SRE)
are all underpinned by a theology of relationship and all are
encompassed in the title
‘Education for Personal relationships’ (EPR)
We believe in the unique dignity of the human person. Our
approach to SRE is rooted in the Catholic Church’s teaching of
the human person... Which must be presented positively and
prudently
Stemming from this we seek to educate the whole child:
Spiritually, intellectually, morally, emotionally, and physically
towards maturity.
All sex and relationship education will be in accordance
with the Church’s moral teaching.
Marriage is emphasised
So is the Family
BUT
All children have a right to have their life protected
whatever household they come from. Help will be given
to help pupils deal with different sets of values.
So A Journey in Love is recommended to you. It focuses on the
belief we are made in Gods image and likeness and as a
consequence, gender and sexuality are God’s gift to us.
An aspect of the mystery of God’s love is treated in each year
group.
Children are encouraged to marvel at the wonder and beauty of
God’s creative love.
This is reflected through a series of suggested, progressive and
developmental tasks, activities and reflections.
A Journey in
LOVE
A developmental programme for children in the primary years
Sr Jude Groden RSM and contributors, Dominique Collins, Annette Lawrence DMJ
A Journey in LOVE
A developmental programme for children in the primary years
Nursery
Reception
Year One
Year Two
Year Four
Year Five
Year Six
c
Year Three
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Each level will focus on the following themes:
Physical
Social
Emotional
Intellectual
Spiritual
Clear Learning Objectives
Activities for each them
Keywords for each level
Pause, Reflect and Prayer at each level
A Journey in Love
A developmental programme for children in the primary years.
Sr Jude Groden RSM
Published by McCrimmons
ISBN 085597684-5
The resource includes Book and CD
£25.00